ToyCruise Metal

ToyWatch: ToyCruise Metal

 

ToyWatch presents its ToyCruise Metal watch, a revisitation of the Cruise collection: drawing its inspiration from the style and charm of the 1960s, it is characterised by a new material, steel, which exalts the softness of the stretch mesh fabric - a new rendition of the braided belt, a cult accessory at the time.

 

Rhythm and a feeling of light heartedness and freedom are the salient traits of this collection made-to-measure for men and women who stand out for their unmistakable style, elegant and yet somewhat irreverent, typical of those years. 

 

The ToyCruise Metal collection includes a watch and a matching necklace: two pieces that for this special new version will also be sold separately, prompting more personal and diversified interpretations of one’s looks.

 

The ToyCruise Metal watch, of linear and essential design, has a 40mm case made from  nickel-free steel that comes in many colour versions: warm gold and pink gold, shiny silver, elegant IP black.  The strap, in a white, black, green or brown braided fabric with leather finishes, creates a refined contrast with the metallic hues, giving rise to 5 models of innate elegance.

 

The ToyCruise Metal necklace is a modern version of the Tibetan Mala, the famous Buddhist rosary, coveted by fashion addicts.

Made of small steel balls, the necklace is entwined by hand with a stretch fabric that makes it suitable for wearing as a bracelet too.

The colour combinations are in counterposition: the beads with the case and the stretch fabric and soft leather with the strap, in perfect harmony with the colour shades of the watches.

 

 

 

PHILIPP PLEIN women’s fall/winter 2013/2014 collection

PHILIPP PLEIN women’s fall/winter 2013/2014 collection

Once upon a time…

 

Milano, 23 February 2013

The young designer Philipp Plein invited Grace Jones, the queen of disco music , onto his catwalk. In a dreamy atmosphere of an enchanted forest, just like a fairy tale, fascinating and mysterious, the grand voice of Grace Jones echoed through the trees. Strong and magnetic like PHILIPP PLEIN’s new Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collection.

The live performance by the famous Jamaican singer, actress and model signalled the beginning of a parade of exquisite beauty, enveloped in a rare and magic atmosphere. In front of an international audience including celebrities, members of the fashion elite and a young dynamic jet set crowd.

A second live performance by Grace Jones at the much lauded PHILIPP PLEIN after party, right after the fashion show, featured a selection of the diva’s famous repertoire. This bewitching evening continued into the late hours with a dj set by Marcelo Burlon .

Like a fairy tale, the new PHILIPP PLEIN collection is bursting with the wonders of Italian-made luxury. Some of the highlights: a luxurious silver fox fur with crystal covered sleeves; The sheepskin coat with murmasky collar and cuffs over a long crepe tunic; Ultra glitter Cinderella pumps and maxi fringed shopping bags; the mermaid dress in cardinal red satin , cinched at the waist with a metallic snake ornamented belt; and a sexy evening dress in silk velvet with extra- long zipper, accentuating the sensuality of the “Cinderella “ slippers.

And just like a fairy tale with a happy ending, where love triumphs, the arrival of PHILIPP PLEIN’S bride. Sexy in her body hugging bright white dress, under a cape in jacquard knit, with white fox edging.

BARRE NOIRE

The label BARRE NOIRE was established in the summer of 2009 by Timm Süssbrich. Prior to this, he spent three years studying at a Berlin fashion school and was able to gain experience with notable labels in Paris, Berlin and Los Angeles.
With five seasons under the label's belt, BARRE NOIRE for the first time appeared at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin.
For his own label the Berlin designer has always followed a strict motif: conceptional forms and clear colourings avoiding sensationalism and severe fabric contortions - nonchalence and elegance are combined in one look.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 16 January 2013